The US House of Representatives is expected to discuss a bill that would cancel $3.3 billion in security aid to Israel, according to a report. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said he will vote against the bill but will not pressure other Democrats to follow suit. The bill was introduced by Republican Representative Thomas Massie.
The US House of Representatives is expected to debate a bill that would cancel $3.3 billion in security aid to Israel, according to a report. The bill was introduced by Republican Representative Thomas Massie. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said he will vote against the measure but will not pressure other Democrats to follow suit. The discussion surfaces amid ongoing congressional debates over US aid to Israel. As The Zioneer reported, Senator Bernie Sanders recently called for ending aid, and Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Israel would begin a process to end aid dependency.
2 developments
- ConfirmedMore Than Half of House Democrats Vote to Cut $3.3 Billion in Israel Aid
- DevelopingLiberman: Israel must prepare for cessation of US aid
- DevelopingReport: New Democratic Consensus Forms Against Israel Aid, Arms Sales Now Questioned
- DevelopingAIPAC Reportedly Halts Donations to Democrats Who Voted Against Israel Aid
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